His brother and representative, Erdin, told Swiss newspaper Blick: "Xherdan is 22. At that age he has to play regularly, which is not the case at the moment.

"We will wait til the summer. If then clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United or Inter will ask, we will surely listen."

Liverpool have actively been on the prowl for another wide attacker, failing with January moves for Yehven Konoplyanka and Mohammed Salah, while David Moyes has not been shy about his desire to mould the United squad to his own taste.